Mum's heartbreak after talented son took his own life aged just 18 Ruben Ferrol's mum has shared heartbreaking details of her final conversation with him Updated Talented performer Ruben Ferrol took his own life aged 18 (Image: Katy Smith) The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life has revealed the details of their final conversation in a bid to help others who may be struggling. Katy Smith, of Hedon, has spoken about the last conversation she had with her son, Ruben Ferrol, before he tragically died aged just 18. “The last conversation we had was how proud we were of him and how much he had matured in the last few months," said Katy. "He knew how much we all loved him and he knew that we would do anything for him.